The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Grenoble
Cheapest price
$232
Average price
$267
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
639 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Grenoble will cost around $267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $232.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Grenoble without transferring at least once.
7:22 AM5h17Lille12:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
8:52 AM4h47Lille1:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
10:53 AM4h46Lille3:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
1:54 PM4h45Lille6:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
4:54 PM4h45Lille9:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
12:56 PM4h43Lille5:39 PMGrenoble$2921One-way1 transfer
1:54 PM4h45Lille6:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
4:54 PM4h45Lille9:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
10:53 AM4h46Lille3:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
8:52 AM4h47Lille1:39 PMGrenoble$2321One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lille to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $232.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$252 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Grenoble:
A bus is $162 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Grenoble costing on average $252 (€205).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
You'll arrive about 3h 24m sooner (4h 17m by train vs 7h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $252 (€205) compared to roughly $153 (€124) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Grenoble
Trains from Lille to Grenoble run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $232 (€188) but you can travel from only $83 (€67) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 397 miles (639 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 397 miles (639 km) |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $232 (€188) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 6:52 PM |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lille to Grenoble trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lille and Grenoble from $83 (€67). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Eurostar
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Lille to Grenoble
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Grenoble by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grenoble, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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